People in the UK are not really used to high temperatures and can therefore get dehydrated rather quickly when the temperature rises due to not drinking water regularly. This article will give you some tips on how not to let that happen to you or your loved ones.
Your body is generally around 70% water, which can be found in every single cell and on which your body depends to function normally. Dehydration does not only happen to those lost in the desert or shipwrecked; it happens every single day to ordinary people like you and me. Research has shown that around 80% of individuals walk around at least partially dehydrated most of the time without even realising it.
Preventing dehydration, especially in warm weather, is not difficult to do; all it takes is for you to be aware about how much water you are drinking and pay heed:
- Alcohol: Avoid drinking alcohol, especially when it is hot, as it is a diuretic that will make you urinate more and may lead to dehydration.
- Check the Weather: Watch predicted weather patterns so that you are not outside doing physical tasks or exercise in the heat of the day.
- Children: Infants and children are at more risk for dehydration than adults. Make sure that there is always sufficient cool water available for them to drink as well as water-rich fruit to eat.
- Dress: Wear loose-fitting, light coloured clothing when outdoors on a hot day; light colours repel the heat.
- Elderly: The elderly do not feel the effects of dehydration or may not recognise them for what they are, so are a high risk for dehydration.
- Impaired Immune Systems: Individuals whose health is impaired and the disabled often suffer from heatstroke and dehydration in hot weather.
- Heat Exposure: Remain inside an air-conditioned structure or move to a shady area to avoid dehydration due to heat exposure.
- Plan: Take additional drinking water with when attending outdoor events in hot weather.
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